Local excision and treatment of early node-negative anal squamous cell carcinomas in a highly HIV prevalent population

ConclusionsWe recommend that local excision be considered the sole treatment for stage 1 node-negative tumours that have clear margins and advantageous histology regardless of HIV status. However, PLWH who have local excision alone must have access to an expert long-term surveillance programme after treatment to identify late recurrences.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10151-021-02473-0

Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - June 12, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research